Snack · Middle Eastern · 10 min
Middle Eastern-Style Beef and Toasted Bulgur 'Kibbeh' Snack Bites

- Calories
- 278
- Protein
- 18g
- Carbs
- 29g
- Fat
- 11g
Ingredients
- 65 g ground beef
- 25 g dry bulgur wheat
- 0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 20 g shallot
- 50 g grape tomatoes
- 5 g za'atar spice blend
- 1 g aleppo pepper
- 3 g tahini
Method
- 01In a small bowl, soak the dry bulgur in 3 tablespoons of warm water for 15 minutes until tender and hydrated.
- 02Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat, add the minced shallots, and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent.
- 03Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until fully browned and no pink remains, reaching a safe internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- 04Fold in the soaked bulgur, Aleppo pepper, and 4 g of the za'atar spice blend. Toast together for 2 to 3 minutes until aromatic.
- 05Remove from heat and stir in the finely diced grape tomatoes.
- 06Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with tahini, and garnish with the remaining 1 g of za'atar before serving warm.